5/5 - Excellent
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A quiet friendly town with more to it than just hobbiton.
Matamata
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Horse and Jockey Inn
85 Arawa St Matamata Waikato
The price is HK$472 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
HK$472
HK$648 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.4/10 (261 reviews)
Do not stay here! This is terrible lodging accommodation above a pub! It's very outdated old and does not feel clean. Had a ensuite room and for the money I paid was very disappointing. When it said oh this is a pub the music isn't loud yiu won't here it. I could hear the music if it was in my room ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Tower Road Motel
108 Tower Road Matamata
Fully refundable
The price is HK$774 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
HK$774
HK$904 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Founders ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (588 reviews)
The owner was so nice and the place was decently cleaned. The biggest issue we had was the smell in the main bedroom. It smelled like someone had pee’d on the carpet and it had been there for a while.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
O'Reilly's Motel
187 Firth St Matamata Waikato
The price is HK$581 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
HK$581
HK$668 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Matamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hobbiton Movie Set and Wairere Falls are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (35 reviews)
Staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nights on Broadway - House in beautiful vibrant Matamata.
Matamata
Stay at this holiday home in Matamata. Enjoy free breakfast and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Founders Park and Wairere Falls are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great accommodation
Great location and host. Lovely and clean
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025
The Wash- House B&B
Quirky Historic Cottage set in a quiet country location
Matamata Waikato
Stay at this cottage in Matamata. Enjoy patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Founders Park are located nearby.
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
50 Eighteenth Avenue Tauranga
Stay at this aparthotel in Tauranga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mount Maunganui and Tenpin Tauranga are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (266 reviews)
Room ok staff good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Hobbiton Movie Set
Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Wairere Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Firth Tower Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Firth Tower Museum during your travels in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and cafes.
Things to do
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
HK$2,117
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Move Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
HK$2,371
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro
HK$700
per adult
Lake Karapiro: Evening Kayak Glowworm Tour
HK$700
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Premium Hobbiton Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
HK$1,501
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland
HK$1,501
per adult
Reviews of Matamata
4.7
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Loved the Hobbiton tour!
